Firefox 38.0.1 release fixes Crash Issue due to Nvidia Optimus Graphic Cards

Not long ago, Mozilla has released Firefox 38, another update Firefox 38.0.1 is awaiting for you to download when you select ‘About Firefox’ from the Help menu.

What’s new in Firefox 38.0.1

Mozilla has fixed the following bugs.

  • Systems with first generation NVidia Optimus graphics cards may crash on start-up
  • Users who import cookies from Google Chrome can end up with broken websites
  • WebRTC H264 video streams from CiscoSpark native clients are not decoded correctly. (Fixed in Firefox ESR 38.0.1; was already fixed in Firefox 38.0)
  • Large animated images may fail to play and may stop other images from loading

READ: Firefox 38.0.5 Beta now available with Reader View and Pocket Features

Known issue:

  • Responsive images do not update when the enclosing viewport changes

Download Firefox 38.0.1, for other platforms visit this link.

Link: 38.0.1 release notes

Venkat Eswarlu

Venkat is an independent technology journalist and the founder of Techdows. He has been covering web browsers, Windows, and software news since 2009. His exclusive scoops on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge features have been cited by Forbes, TechCrunch, Wired, CNET, and other major publications.

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